Dennis Summerfest 2012

Its that time of year again, when the town of Dennis and local merchants pull out all the stops to celebrate our pre Labor Day weekend. Many refer to the Dennis Festival Days as the "Last and Best Weekend of Summer".Its Dennis Summerfest 2012!! We wouldnt want you to miss out on all the events in store for this festive weekend of contests, races, music,antique car shows, bonfires and of course the highlight of the weekend is the amazing Fireworks display, taking place this year at the West Dennis Beach on Saturday.

Dennis Summerfest 2011 fireworks above Lighthouse Inn

Dennis Summerfest 2011 firworks from West Dennis Beach

 So heres a rundown of the three day weekend events of August 17, 18 &19th, 2012:

EVERYDAY—Water Safaris Narrated Cruise on Historic Scenic Bass River – 11 AM, 1,4, & 6PM, 1 1/2 hrs. each. Howie�s Kayak Rentals (10 AM-6 PM). Call 508-362-5555 for reservations. $2.00 off ea. adult ticket on River Cruise; $2.00 off ea. kayak rental with this flyer. Tickets at Windwmill Plaza, 109 Main St., Route 28, West Dennis 02670

FRIDAY 8/17    
OLD FASHIONED FIELD DAY for KIDS, 9 AM 11 Noon. Johnny Kelley Park, Bob Crowell Rd., S. Dennis. Sponsors – Dennis Recreation Dept., Boudreau Business Center, Energy Logic Inc., Medical Alarms USA, Adrian Whitney &; Ice Cream by Percy�s Ice Cream Parlor. Fun for kids – 3-legged race, sack race, egg toss, and more.

SATURDAY 8/18
Colonial Open House @ the Josiah Dennis Manse, 10 AM-4 PM, 77 Nobscussett Rd., Dennis. Open hearth cooking, pie-making & spinning. Children�s games and more. Walk through gardens. Refreshments will be served.

****FAMILY NIGHT OUT,W.Dennis Beach, 4:30-10 PM—BON FIRE, 5:00 PM until after fireworks show. Toast Marshmallows.—AMVETS Post 333 Ceremony, 6:30 PM.—Band, 5PM until after fireworks..—FIREWORKS, at DUSK – Presented by the Atlas PryoVision Productions Co. **Free SHUTTLE BUS, park at the West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse, West Dennis, from 4:30 on, Provided by First Student Inc.

Sand Sculpture Contest, 7-10 AM, Mayflower Beach, Dennis. Rise early to stake out your spot & get your sculpture created. Prizes awarded as tide comes in.

38th Swan River Canoe Race, Registration 11 AM; Race 12 Noon, 5 Lower County Rd., Dennisport. $25 per canoe (includes post race buffet/award ceremony). Sponsored by Swan River Seafood Restaurant – to benefit Hospice of Cape Cod. Rain or Shine. 508-394-4466.

Captain’s Yard Sale, 10 AM-2 PM, Baked goods, attic treasures, white elephant, jewelry, linens, raffle and more. Refreshments served, Parish Hall, Congregational Church of So. Dennis, 218 Old Main St., S. Dennis.

SUNDAY 8/19
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, 10 AM-4 PM, NEW LOCATION: at Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School in South Dennis. Artists, Crafters, and Food Vendors (Hot Dogs; hamburgers; Ice Cream; Drinks, and more), Children�s Activities, and more. Plenty of parking in lower lot.

54th ANTIQUE CAR MOTORCADE and DISPLAY, Starts at West Dennis Beach at 12 Noon, travels through Dennisport, back Upper County Rd., crossing Rte. 134, to Liberty Hall, then right on Old Main St. to Old Chatham Rd. to Route 134 and into the Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School in South Dennis where cars will be on display (approx. 1-3PM). (Pre-register cars with Penny Bach, Motorcade Chairman, 508-760-4524, and receive a Beach Pass)

White Elephant Sale 10 AM-12 Noon &; Lawn Party, 12 Noon – 2 PM, Liberty Hall, S. Dennis.

Summer Fun Days at Jericho Historical Center, 11 AM-2 PM, Costumed guides demonstrate the varied skills needed for life in the 1800s. Children�s games, spinning demonstrations, House, Barn w/Tools, and Driftwood Zoo, 1801 Jericho Historical Center, corner of Old Main St. (#90) &; Trotting Pk. Rd. Refreshments will be served.

Open House at the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House, 12 N-4 PM, Special Maritime Exhibit continues “The Bounty of the Seas.” 67 School St., West Dennis, Learn about school life in the 1800s. See school rooms and 20thC fishing artifacts and Shiverick Shipyard presentation.

Make sure to make your travel arrangements and book hotel & dining reservations as many as booking quickly